Obey
Old French/Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Obey
The name Obey derives from the English verb "obey," stemming from Old French "obeir" (from Latin "obedire"), meaning to comply with or follow commands.
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Etymology
The name Obey derives from the English verb "obey," stemming from Old French "obeir" (from Latin "obedire"), meaning to comply with or follow commands. It functions as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, though it remains uncommon and is more often used as a surname or brand name than as a forename.
Obey currently ranks #4,232 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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